Works of Louise Erdrich (Approaches to Teaching World Literature (Paperback))
Greg Sarris (Ed.)
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Description for Works of Louise Erdrich (Approaches to Teaching World Literature (Paperback))
Paperback. Editor(s): Sarris, Greg; Jacobs, Connie A; Giles, James Richard. Series: Approaches to Teaching World Literature (Paperback). Num Pages: 261 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 381.
This volume seeks to enrich teachers' and students' understanding of the fictional world Louise Erdrich creates and to address the challenges of teaching her novels and poetry. The first part of the book provides background readings that establish a context for teaching Erdrich and acquaint teachers with Native American traditions, history, customs, and culture--especially those of the Ojibwe, or Chippewa. In the second section, experienced teachers of Erdrich discuss the strategies they use to engage students in a sometimes unfamiliar world. Essays provide information on Erdrich's tribe, the Turtle Mountain Chippewa of North Dakota, and an overview of tribal history ... Read more
This volume seeks to enrich teachers' and students' understanding of the fictional world Louise Erdrich creates and to address the challenges of teaching her novels and poetry. The first part of the book provides background readings that establish a context for teaching Erdrich and acquaint teachers with Native American traditions, history, customs, and culture--especially those of the Ojibwe, or Chippewa. In the second section, experienced teachers of Erdrich discuss the strategies they use to engage students in a sometimes unfamiliar world. Essays provide information on Erdrich's tribe, the Turtle Mountain Chippewa of North Dakota, and an overview of tribal history ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Modern Language Association of America
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Approaches to Teaching World Literature (Paperback)
Condition
New
Weight
390g
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780873529150
SKU
V9780873529150
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Reviews for Works of Louise Erdrich (Approaches to Teaching World Literature (Paperback))
This volume addresses almost every facet of Erdrich's interrelated novels, stories, and poems. ... The essays provide a comprehensive introduction to Erdrich's collected works.